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Palmas, Brazil

Paraná · Brazil

Palmas is a mid-size city in Paraná, Brazil with a population of 48,247. Elevation: 3,527 ft (1,075 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
48,247 Population 73/sq mi density
3,527 ft Elevation 1,075 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
69.9 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$2,520 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$2,520 median income

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About Palmas

Palmas is a municipality in the south of the Brazilian state of Paraná. Palmas is located in the mountainous area of Paraná and is in the mesoregion of South-Central Paraná. Palmas is the capital of the microregion of the same name. The population is 51,755 in an area of 1557.90 km2. The elevation is 1,056 m.

People

Population48,247
Density73/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$2,520

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain69.9 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation3,527 ft (1,075 m)
Population48,247
Population Density73 / sq mi
Elevation3,527 ft (1,075 m)
Coordinates-26.4842°, -51.9906°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceParaná
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation69.9 inches (1,776 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,520

About Palmas

Palmas is a mid-size city in Brazil (Paraná) with a population of 48,247. The city sits at an elevation of 3,527 feet (1,075 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.9 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in Palmas is $2,520, which is 97% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 820 business establishments.

Income: Palmas vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$2,520
97% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)820

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Palmas

Palmas has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.8°C), the coldest is Jul (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 1649 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.8°C / 69°F 13.1° / 28.6° 162.3
Feb 20.2°C / 68°F 10.7° / 28.4° 115.0
Mar 19.6°C / 67°F 10.4° / 28.3° 130.9
Apr 16.9°C / 62°F 5.7° / 25.7° 114.5
May 13.9°C / 57°F 3.6° / 24.1° 156.0
Jun 12.9°C / 55°F 0.6° / 21.8° 141.0
Jul 12°C / 54°F -0.2° / 21.4° 89.0
Aug 13.4°C / 56°F -0.4° / 24.2° 86.4
Sep 16.7°C / 62°F 4.9° / 27.6° 111.3
Oct 17.9°C / 64°F 8.1° / 26.9° 253.9
Nov 18.9°C / 66°F 7.6° / 28.1° 149.2
Dec 20.3°C / 68°F 10.1° / 28.9° 139.5
Palmas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,527 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above Brazil avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,527 ft (1,075 m)
Area660.5 sq mi (1,710.7 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates-26.4842°N, 51.9906°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.9"
84% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.52"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.02"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 6.7 in Warmest
February 67°F (20°C) 5.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 5.7 in
April 60°F (16°C) 5.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 5.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 6.6 in
July 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 5.2 in
September 58°F (14°C) 7.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 7.5 in Wettest
November 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
December 66°F (19°C) 6.1 in

Palmas has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 52°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 69.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.5") and July the driest (4.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Palmas

Institution Type Founded Website
IFC Campus Avançado Abelardo Luz College - Visit →
IFPR Palmas University - ,

Schools in Palmas

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colégio Sebastião Paraná - - - -
Colégio HBC - - - -
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Libraries in Palmas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca IFPR Palmas0.0

Hotels in Palmas

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Antares

Restaurants in Palmas

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Posto Dona Zé

Bus Stations in Palmas

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rodoviária

Gas Stations in Palmas

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Posto Cambrussi
Posto Cambrussi
Posto Dona Zé
Posto Rede Tradição
Posto Rede Tradição - F39

Stadiums & Teams in Palmas

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Airports Near Palmas

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Serafin Enoss Bertaso AirportXAPMedium Airport
Foz do Areia Airport-Small Airport
Juvenal Loureiro Cardoso AirportPTOSmall Airport
Olavo Cecco Rigon AirportCCISmall Airport
Palmas Airport-Small Airport
Santa Terezinha AirportJCBSmall Airport
Xanxerê AirportAXESmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Sao_Paulo

🇧🇷 About Brazil

Capital Brasilia
Population 209,469,333
Area 8,511,965 km²
GDP (USD) $2,191,131,869,706
GDP per capita $10,378
HDI 0.760
Life expectancy 75.9 years
Internet users 84.2%
Urban population 87.6%
Currency BRL (Real)
Languages Portuguese
Calling code +55
TLD .br
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Brazil

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Confraternização Universal
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Sexta-feira Santa
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo de Páscoa
Apr 21 Tiradentes Dia de Tiradentes
May 1 Labour Day Dia do Trabalhador
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jul 9 Constitutionalist Revolution of 1932 Revolução Constitucionalista de 1932
Sep 7 Independence Day Dia da Independência
Oct 12 Our Lady of Aparecida Nossa Senhora Aparecida
Nov 2 All Souls' Day Dia de Finados
Nov 15 Republic Proclamation Day Proclamação da República
Nov 20 Black Awareness Day Dia da Consciência Negra
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Palmas

What is the population of Palmas?

Palmas has a population of 48,247 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 73 people per square mile, spread across 660.5 square miles.

Is Palmas expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,520, 97% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Palmas?

Palmas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.9 inches.

How is the job market in Palmas?

There are 820 business establishments in the area.

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